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Back handed compliments from friends...why are some women so
So I'm venting... Not a lot of people in my circle knows I belong to a weight loss community and have been trying to lose weight. Apart from the boyfriend and a very few really close friends, I don't exactly shout to the world that I've been working out and eating healthy for the past 4 months. I don't link MFP to Facebook…
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Stopped logging, stopped working out but I've lost weight...
I'm not bragging, it's a honest question. I've had a rough week last week. Really wanted to just give up on this whole journey because I got tired of feeling sore all the time and having to count calories. I posted a rant on my blog on Thursday then proceeded to binge on chocolate cake and chicken wings. I also told…
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NSV - Skinny jeans!!!
I've never worn anything that has the word 'skinny' in it... Went to Gap today to browse and saw the 'skinny jeans' shelves...The last time I attempted to try on a pair of skinny jeans, my calves were tightly wrapped and almost felt like someone was slowing breaking them off and I couldn't even put it past my butt...…
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Shred it with Weights - kettlebell
Hi all, I'm about to start my new 30 day program next week so I think I'm gonna go with Shred it with Weights. Can I hear some feedback about this and also, what is the weight for the kettlebell? I have a pair of 5 lb dumbbells but I like kettlebells so I'm gonna buy some. I've done the 30 Day Shred and 30 Day Slimdown.…
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NSV - women only...
I think this is a bit of a success...I've had a steady TOM for 3 months straight now. Why is that a success for me? Because that's rare for me. 10 months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS. My TOM has always been irregular since my teens but it basically disappeared when I gained weight. My partner and I really want to have…
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I don't want to quit but how do I juggle work and workout?
Morning guys, happy Friday and all... I feel bad moaning so early in the morning but I'm really feeling a bit low. I have had some great success this past 2 1/2 months on MFP. I've done my 30 Day Shred, 30 Day Slimdown and now I'm on my own 30 Day program. I've lost 17lbs to date and I feel amazing. So why am I low, you…
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How to log farmer's market food with no labels?
I've asked this question before but didn't really get any response. I would like to know how do I log food that didn't come with labels? There is this bakery that I go to that serves up amazing homemade wholemeal bread. When you buy it, they just put it in a paper bag and off you go. I have no idea how to log this. Same…
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Playing proud girlfriend....
If you are a video game enthusiast, check out my boyfriend's new game: Batman: Arkham City! The new game trailer is out: http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/03/15/batman-arkham-city-this-aint-no-place-for-a-hero-trailer?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d7f717a28a468e4,0 My boyfriend is the producer on the game so I am immensely proud to…
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NSV Victory - Feeling confident to be out again
I've been on MFP just a bit over 2 months. The last 60 days I have watched what I ate, logged every food, finished Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and 30 Day Slimdown program. I have lost the first 15lb of the 44lbs I need to get back to my old weight. These are all great progress and I am immensely proud of it. However,…
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Black Beans, calorific?!
I've been trying to add more fiber into my diet so started eating more beans. I got a recipe for black beans and make a big pot of it. These are the ingredient: Black beans x 500g Dried epazote (herbs) x 4gram 2 whole chile de arbol 1 medium onion I just threw everything in a pressure cooker and cooked for 40 minutes. The…
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Organic food without labels, what to do then?
I'm trying to buy more organic stuff so went to our local organic shop today looking for a seeded loaf. There were loads I like but there were no labels of nutrition value. They looked like they were homemade and fresh out of the oven and I really want to get them but I have no idea how to log them into the system. Anyone…
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Jillian Michaels Slimdown Program - question
Anyone else there have done or been doing JM's 30 day Slimdown program? I'm on Day 25 and for the next few days, it looks like I'll do doing 2 DVDs in a day like No more trouble zone + Shred. Are we suppose to do these back to back or can I split them up like morning and night?? I don't know if it is less effective if I…
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Turkey Fajita Wrap
I've been craving fajitas but I didn't want to buy the package powder mix cuz god know what they put in there to preserve it...so I made my own! It's a great way to use ground turkey and the mixture itself is only 191kcal! So you can choose a wholemeal wrap or just lettuce cups for a low carb option. Serves 5ppl 191kcal…
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I feel like quitting...
I think I'm burnt out. I've been a member of MFP for quite some time but I've never really used it till December last year. It was just after Christmas and my parents told me they've seen pictures of me and they couldn't believe how much I have left myself go...well...as much as I hated them for saying that, I couldn't…
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Hainanese Poached Chicken
This is a easy peasy way of cooking chicken and make sure it has flavor and it's healthy at the same time. Hainanese chicken is a traditional Malaysian dish that is healthy and flavorful without the use of too much oil or stir frying like in most Asian cuisine. You can do this with either chicken breasts or a whole…
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MFP food database: Same food, different calories?
Is anyone else getting confused with the food database? I would assume that 'raw salmon fillet' would be the same calories doesn't matter where you buy it from but I've been comparing a few on the database and it would be the same weight but some would be appx 50 - 70kcal higher? How do you know which one you're suppose to…
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More questions about burning calories
Do you burn less calories when you're fitter because your heart is not working as hard? I've been tracking my burned calories with my HRM and lately I'm finding I'm burning less calories doing the same workout routine in the same amount of time. I am still giving it all I've got when I'm working out but I'm coming up about…
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My reward outfit!
My 31st b-day is coming up in 2 months...I had a chubby 30th so I'll be damned if I'm gonna have any chubby year. I found the dress I want to wear for my birthday celebration! This is going to be my motivation! The back is a zig-zag but I couldn't find a picture of it..let's just say i need to get my sexy back BACK! bday…
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The dilemma of eating clean but not enough calories...
I've been on MFP just a bit over a month now. I have been diligently logging my food consumption and I have been working out 6 - 7 days a week. One of my biggest problems have been not eating enough. I'm suppose to be on a 1200 kcal a day and I understand that is already including a deficit for me to lose 1lb a week. My…
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What is the 'Quick trouble zone?'
I'm doing the 30 day slim down and tomorrow I'm suppose to do the Quick trouble zone. What is that? Is that in the No more trouble zone DVD? Help please! Tiffany
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Extra calories and late night eating...
Don't know if this is a stupid question or not...for the past couple of days I've had loads of calories left, about 500 kcal or more. This is after I have eaten and logged all of my meals, snacks and all so I definitely have not been starving myself. For the past few nights, I don't know if it's because of the coldness,…
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Inspiring 'power' songs
I went for a long walk today humming to the normal song selections on my iPod. Just when I was getting tired as I was climbing a hill and thinking about resting, a song came on, appropriately, called The Climb by (please don't tease me...) Miley Cyrus?! I didn't even know I had this song on my iPod but the words were very…
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You say potato...I say po-tah-to...
So I really like baked potatoes. I keep hearing/reading mixed reviews on whether or not potatoes are good for you. I usually buy Vivaldi baking potatoes which is about 200 gram a potato. The weigh of the potato has always shocked me because it's only the size of my fist! It's a bit surprisingly to know a potato the size of…
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Jillian Michaels 30 Day slimdown
Hi all, I've just finished 30 Day Shred two days ago and it was my first time working out with JM. I loved it. I lost almost 11lbs and inches all over and I saw some significant changes in my body. I started the 30 Day slimdown program yesterday and have finished Day 1 and 2 of Shred Level 1. Tomorrow I start her new…
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Heart Rate Monitor math confusion...
Hi all, I've been on MFP actively since end of December and I love it! The support here has been amazing! Anyway, after much research and advise from others, I have purchased my first heart rate monitor. I bought a Polar FT40, the girly one so it's still nice and pretty on my wrist. I have been using it when I go for walks…
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What to do when there are excessive amount of calories left
Oops...that's kind of the question in the subject right there, isn't it..? I have been really good at logging my exercises and my food. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred and I'm on Day 9. I started to mix in with some light cardio in the gym to strengthen my knee and ease my sciatica. And I tend to walk around town instead…
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What to do when eating out?
I have an interview today and it's a lunch interview...I've been really good on my daily intake because I've been cooking everything at home. I'm freaking out about what to eat at lunch! I don't know where we are going yet so I can't check out the menu first...I need to know how can I just use my eye to measure the food so…
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Really confused about the calories count! Somone help??
Hi, I've been using MFP for little bit over a week now and been logging my food and exercise. To be honest, I don't really quite understand how the whole calorie count works! I've read several posts and I'm so sorry to say, I am still so sadly confused! Can someone just explain to me as simple as possible... My daily goal…
